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neuron

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈnʊrɑːn/ · UK /ˈnjʊərɒn/

Forms: neurons

neuron means: A nerve cell that carries messages through the body using electrical and chemical signals.

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NERVE CELLB2

A nerve cell that carries messages through the body using electrical and chemical signals.

  • A neuron carries messages through the body.
  • Billions of neurons work together in the brain.
  • The damaged neuron could no longer send signals.

Similar words: nerve cell

Common phrases: brain neuron, neuron activity, neuron connections

NERVE CELLC1

A tiny part of the brain or nerves that carries messages through the body.

  • Each neuron carries signals.
  • Damaged neurons can affect movement.
  • The researchers recorded activity in a single neuron.

Similar words: nerve cell

Common phrases: brain neuron, motor neuron, damaged neuron

Questions about neuron

What does neuron mean?

A nerve cell that carries messages through the body using electrical and chemical signals.

What is neuron in other languages?

Türkçe: nöron · Español: neurona · Français: neurone · Deutsch: Nervenzelle · Italiano: neurone · 日本語: 神経細胞

How do you pronounce neuron?

In American English /ˈnʊrɑːn/; in British English /ˈnjʊərɒn/.

How do you use neuron in a sentence?

A neuron carries messages through the body. Billions of neurons work together in the brain.

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